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Home Remedies Index
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Natural Treatment for Low Blood Suger (Hypoglycemia)
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Home Remedies for Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia).
Low blood sugar or hypoglycemia is a disorder of blood
sugar metabolism.
A craving for sweets and starch in excessive amounts
between meals is the first sign of a low blood sugar level.
When the blood sugar level falls much below normal,
symptoms such as nervousness, irritability, fatigue,
depression, disturbed vision, and headaches appear.
Other symptoms are sweating, trembling, numbness,
absent-mindedness, dizziness, palpitations of the heart,
and some sexual disturbances. Most hypoglycemia
patients feel hungry and eat frequently to get over the
feeling of weakness and emotional irritability. They feel
tense if they have to go without food for several
hours.Low blood sugar can compound into an emergency
condition.
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In such an eventuality, medical help should be sought immediately. However, when the patient experiences any
symptoms that indicate a fall in blood sugar, he should immediately take a heaped teaspoonful of sugar and then
seek medical help.
Low blood sugar is usually caused by an excessive intake of refined carbohydrates and sugary foods. These
substances cause the pancreas, the adrenal glands, and the liver to lose their ability to handle the sugar
properly. Other causes of low blood sugar are a tumour; or a disturbed functioning of the liver, pituitary gland, or
adrenal glands. Stress intensifies this condition.
Low Blood Sugar Remedy with Molasses:
The use of molasses has been found very useful in low blood sugar. When blood sugar becomes abnormally low
as a result of over exertion or under-nutrition, a glass of sherbet made of molasses will serve as a tonic and
prevent the feeling of faintness. It serves the same purpose in the body as glucose.
Low Blood Sugar Remedy using Vitamins:
Certain vitamins have been found effective in the treatment of low blood sugar. These are vitamins C, E, and B
complex. Foods rich in these vitamins are therefore valuable in low blood sugar. Vitamins C and B increase
tolerance of sugar and carbohydrates, and help normalize sugar metabolism. Pantothenic acid and vitamin B6
help to build up adrenals which are generally exhausted in persons with low blood sugar. Vitamin E improves
glycogen storage in the muscles and tissues. The patient should take vitamin C in large doses from 2,000 to
5,000 mg, B6- 50 mg, and vitamin E - up to 1,600 IU daily.
Low Blood Sugar Remedy with Apple:
Apples are considered valuable in low blood sugar. Two small apples with their peels should be taken after each
meal for treating this condition.
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